Head Barista – Monday to Friday | Old Street

Head Barista – Noxy Brothers (Old Street)

Noxy Brothers is a fast-growing coffee startup looking for an entrepreneurial Head Barista to lead their Old Street location. This role is a perfect fit for a seasoned professional who wants a structured, weekday-only schedule without sacrificing the high-energy, specialty coffee standards they love.

Job Summary

• Employer: Noxy Brothers

• Location: Old Street, London

• Position: Full-time, Head Barista

• Pay: £14.00 per hour

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, daytime shifts only (No weekends, no late nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Site Ownership: Take full responsibility for the Old Street location during service.

• Operations Management: Manage stock levels, place orders, and conduct weekly stocktakes to ensure the shop is always ready.

• Quality Assurance: Maintain rigorous specialty coffee standards and ensure absolute consistency in every cup.

• Workflow Leadership: Run the bar solo or as part of a small team, ensuring the service flow is fast, tight, and professional.

• Professionalism: Set the tone for the shop, balancing the speed required for a busy Old Street location with a calm, focused environment.

Requirements

• Experience: Strong specialty coffee background is essential.

• Autonomy: Must be confident running a bar independently and taking ownership of operations.

• Leadership: Ability to handle high-pressure weekday rushes while maintaining organizational standards.

• Mindset: An entrepreneurial spirit—they are looking for someone who “takes ownership, not just instructions.”

Why Join Noxy Brothers?

• Career Growth: As a fast-growing startup, there is significant room to grow with the business.

• Work-Life Balance: The Monday–Friday, daytime-only schedule is highly prized in London hospitality.

• Operational Support: You won’t be alone; you will be backed by a structured operations team that understands the specialty coffee market.

The “Entrepreneurial” Edge

Noxy Brothers specifically asks for entrepreneurial talent. In your application, don’t just list your technical skills. Instead, emphasize:

• Operational efficiency: Have you ever managed a stock system? Have you ever improved a shop’s workflow to reduce wait times?

• Business mindset: Mention that you understand the “bottom line”—how keeping wastage low and service fast directly impacts the success of the shop.

• Reliability: Since you are taking “ownership” of the site, demonstrate that you are the type of person who anticipates problems before they happen.

Next Steps: This role is for someone who wants to move beyond just “making coffee” and into “managing a coffee business.”

Noxy Brothers is a vibrant, London-based specialty coffee and bagel brand founded in 2018 by two best friends. Driven by a mission to transform the daily coffee experience into something joyful and authentic, they focus on exceptional specialty coffee, hand-whisked matcha, and fresh New York-style bagels. Their culture is rooted in genuine friendship, fun, and community connection, referring to their dedicated staff as a “tribe.” With several stylish, welcoming locations across central London, they offer a relaxed sanctuary where quality craft meets unpretentious, high-energy hospitality.

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